Kay & McLean Productions in conjunction with the
Arts Centre Melbourne and
Costumes designed by Linda Britten
In true Australian style
Elizabeth Coleman's Secret Bridesmaids' Business is a funny play about
serious issues like truth, loyalty, denial, sex, love, the meaning of marriage,
female friendship and the plight of modern woman with a biological clock that
just won't keep up with the times!
The talented cast included actors Helen Christinson (The Bride), Caroline Craig (Bridesmaid), Kate Jenkinson (Bridesmaid), Katrina Milosevic (Bridesmaid), Jacki
Weaver (Mother of the bride), Patrick Brammall (The Groom), Rodger Corse (Guest Groom), Marcus Graham (Guest Groom), Colin Lane (Guest Groom), Dylan Lewis (Guest Groom),
Samuel Johnson (Guest Groom), Spencer McLaren (Guest Groom) and David Tredinnick (Guest Groom).
Elizabeth Coleman's Secret Bridesmaids'
Business, raised funds for the OCRF (Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation),
with one dollar from every ticket sold going to the OCRF.
Linda Britten with Jackie Weaver and Derryn Hinch at the Secret Bridesmaids Business Premiere
The bright young star of Austalian opera, soprano Amelia Farrugia has won
numerous awards and enjoyed great success on both the operatic and
concert stage in Australia and internationally.
In 2007, artist Peter Smeeth was a Finalist of the Archibald Prize with his portrait of Amelia pictured performing in a deep crimson Linda Britten gown.
The Young Diva - Peter Smeeth
Linda Britten at the NSW Art Gallery in Sydney observing the Archibald Prize finalists, specifically Peter Smeeth's masterpiece.